Originally used for medically treating Facial Bel Palsy, to lift the muscles, CACI benefits for aesthic use were soon introduced.
Read about the various forms of technology used and referred to in the Price Menu.

Individual facials will give visible results but for optimum results a course of 10 treatments is recommended at a rate of at least 2 per week. After the course is completed a maintenance facial is recommended every 4-6 weeks.

MICROCURRENT – the lift…

Micro-current stimulation delivers tiny electrical impulses that mirror the body’s own natural bio electrical field. In most cases, treatment isvirtually sub- sensory, with just a slight electrical tingling sensation. Originally developed for treating facial palsy it is now also used as an aesthetic treatment with micro-current stimulation has been shown to have a number of other cosmetic benefits:

re-educates muscles – lifting and toning facial contours

increases blood and lymph circulation

enhances the penetration of the skin product absorption by 40%

increases the production of collagen (60%) and elastin (73%) which keep the skin youthful

During treatment all 32 facial muscles are physically manipulated using soft cotton tipped wands (probes) or other attachments that transmit the micro-current impulses.

Working a muscle from belly outward will have a lengthening/relaxing effect that is necessary on muscles that have become contracted over years of facial expression ( eg frown lines ). Working a muscle from the origin and insertion point inward will have a shortening effect that is necessary for the majority of the muscles that have become elongated over time due to age and gravity. Although a remarkable difference is seen after the first treatment, the benefits of micro-current are cumulative and typically a course of 10-15 treatments will be required for optimum results.

LIGHT THERAPY & The Wrinkle Comb…..

The application of light as a treatment therapy is termed “Phototherapy” derived from the measurement of light energy in units of photons. Light energy is in every nerve, cell, gland and muscle of the body and each emits its own unique frequency vibration.

When the body becomes out of balance (due to age, health, environment, lifestyle or other external factors) the frequency vibration within the cells is affected and this disruption can lead to signs of ageing, skin conditions, illness and disease.

Each colour wavelength of light has a specific and unique frequency vibration. Specific light wavelengths have a bio stimulatory action on the cells and so can be used to effectively normalize cellular imbalances and treat certain skin conditions. There are now numerous scientific studies on the effect of phototherapy in the healing of acne and other skin conditions such as pigmentation and scar tissue.

NASA have recently conducted studies on the use of red LED light for the enhancement of cell growth and found that the application of specific wavelengths of light increased fibroblast activity and enhanced DNA synthesis leading to the production of new collagen andaccelerate wound healing. The blue light can destroy the bacteria that produces the inflammation associated with acne.

ULTRASONIC – The Skin Peel

Ultrasonic peeling uses a hand piece containing ceramic/quartz heads that when excited by an electrical current emit piezoelectric vibrations that cause the hand piece to vibrate at 27,000 vibrations per second on the skin surface.

These rapid vibrations push skin impurities to the skin surface and cause any dead skin cells to become dislodged . The vibrating hand piece is then used to deep cleanse and gently exfoliate the epidermis. The rapid expansions and contractions of the vibrating hand piece also destroy skin bacteria by causing the single cell wall of the bacteria cells to implode. The sonic vibrations can also be set to a specific frequency to help the absorption of skin care formulations. Ultrasonic skin peeling provides a far gentler but effective alternative to traditional microdermabrasion methods of skin exfoliation.

HYDRATONE – the Anti-Ageing Mask

Hydratone combines active micro-current rollers with a unique, electrically conductive silicone gel mask that has been infused with powerful hydrating properties (collagen, Vitamin C & E). The rollers gently massage the face causing the mask to become electrically charged so that the whole face is bathed with rejuvenating energy.

The energy delivered by the rollers recharges and replenishes the bio-electrical energy within the facial muscles, restoring tone and firmness and pushes the hydrating actives within the gel mask deep into the tissue. The gel mask has a dramatic softening action helping to plump out and smooth deep lines and wrinkles.